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UN chief warns of 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Afghanistan

Last Updated 31 August 2021, 21:26 IST

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday of a looming "humanitarian catastrophe" in Afghanistan as he urged countries to provide emergency funding following the departure of US forces.

"I urge all member states to dig deep for the people of Afghanistan in their darkest hour of need. I urge them to provide timely, flexible and comprehensive funding," the secretary-general said in a statement.

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(Published 31 August 2021, 21:26 IST)

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